Overview
The program is based on the assumption that, through a curriculum carefully balanced in theory and practice, participants can acquire the knowledge and skills needed for teaching general and/or special education students. The Teaching program is completed with a yearlong internship or supervised teaching experience guided both by a member of the Goucher College faculty and by a cooperating or helping teacher at a professional development school.
Program outcomes
Designed to prepare well-qualified teachers, this intensive program develops the skills to meet the following standards:
- Planning shows content knowledge and embraces developmental and diverse student needs
- Management for student behavior maximizes a positive learning environment
- Instructional practices complement student needs and encourage problem-solving and critical thinking
- Assessments evaluate instruction and student learning
- Professionalism and interpersonal relationships maintained
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Theories of Development: A Lifespan Perspective
- Assessing Needs and Evaluating Progress
- Theories of Learning
- Foundations of Reading and Language Arts, and
- Foundations of Special Education
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
Credits
40-52
Delivered
Disciplines
Education Teaching View 2013 other Masters in Teaching in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Complete the online application.
- Send official sealed transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work.
- Send a minimum of one letter of recommendation completed by someone who knows you well enough to give an informed opinion of your intellectual ability, capacity for sustained self-directed study, personal qualifications, and professional potential.
- Complete the essay answering program-specific questions. Please review essay requirements below.
- International students must also follow the international student admissions processes.
Tuition Fee
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International
9980 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 499 USD per credit during 24 months. -
National
9980 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 499 USD per credit during 24 months.
Living costs for Towson
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.